The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation, is a place where curiosity-driven, blue-skies thinking meets practical, application-led science and engineering. One of Europe’s largest research organisations, we’re trusted to support, enable and undertake cutting-edge projects in an amazing diversity of fields. Through world-class facilities and people, we’re driving ground-breaking advances in science, engineering, computing and technology. The work we do is helping to shape societies, strengthen economies and transform lives. We live and breathe collaboration.

STFC has many years’ experience in providing apprenticeships. The Apprenticeship Scheme provides an excellent training ground to equip individuals with the relevant skills and experience for their chosen careers within the science and engineering arena.

We offer a number of apprenticeships in different areas including mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering, ICT, computing, business administration, heating and ventilation, carpentry, laboratory technician and more.

The unique nature of the work undertaken at STFC contributes to an interesting, enjoyable and rewarding period of training in a world-leading scientific and engineering research organisation.

Whether you’ve just left school, changed career, or are seeking a challenging alternative to university, STFC offers a range of opportunities to launch your new career through one of our Apprenticeship programmes.

With highly-tailored training and support, you’ll relish the opportunity to work towards valued qualifications and develop expertise whilst making a real difference in your role. 

If working with cutting-edge technologies on world-leading research, engineering, and computing projects isn’t enough, you will be able to develop both professionally and as a critical member of the team in an environment you won’t find anywhere else.

Wherever your ambitions lie, our dedicated Apprenticeship team will support you every step of the way, helping you make the most of your opportunities and to achieve the goals you already have – and those you have yet to discover